BURKE BROS. JOINERY LTD
"Where your money buys quality"

BURKE BROS.
JOINERY LTD
"Where your money buys quality"

FAQ’s

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1. What’s the difference between hardwood and softwood for external timber doors and gates?

  • Hardwood: From slow-growing broadleaf trees, dense, strong, weather-resistant, and long-lasting.
  • Softwood: From fast-growing conifers, lighter, easier to work with, more affordable, but less durable long-term and requires more maintenance.
  • We often use Iroko hardwood for bespoke front doors and wooden gates for its strength, structure, and natural beauty.

2. Is Accoya better than hardwood?

  • Both are excellent, each with unique advantages.
  • At Burke Bros. Joinery, we often combine Accoya with hardwood for custom front doors, offering eco-friendly, long-lasting performance while maintaining the natural beauty and strength of hardwood.

3. Why do customers choose Burke Bros. Joinery LTD?

  • Family-run Irish business in our 46th year with a reputation for trust and quality in joinery manufacturing.
  • Most work comes from word-of-mouth referrals due to our quality of product, attention to detail, and flawless finish.
  • We offer a friendly, personal service, listening carefully to ensure your vision is achieved.
  • Many clients tell us we’ve “exceeded expectations”.
  • Value for money without compromising quality – “Where your money buys Quality”.

4. What makes Burke Bros. Joinery products unique?

  • All wooden gates and external doors are weather-protected, inside and out, to stand up to the Irish climate.
  • 16° angled cuts allow water to shed naturally, keeping your joinery looking better for longer.
  • Timber is a natural product and expands and contracts with varying climate conditions. Burke Bros Joinery LTD allow for this movement in the construction of our gates and doors.

5. Typical lead time for production and delivery?

  • Custom joinery: 4–8 weeks depending on size and complexity.
  • Supply-only services: often faster.
  • All components are manufactured in-house, giving us full control over production and scheduling, so we can expedite delivery when needed.

6. What information do I need for a quotation?

  • Approximate measurements (width × height)
  • Project details (e.g., bespoke front door, garden gates, Crittall-style internal door)
  • Images of the design and the installation location
  • Name, address, phone number, and email
  • Whether fitting is required (supply-only or supply + fit)  Or complete our online enquiry form – we’ll get back to you promptly. link here

7. What should I expect to pay?

  • Prices depend on size, materials, and design complexity.
  • Example: Hardwood side gates start from €700 + VAT
  • All quotes are fair, transparent, and reflect our commitment to quality craftsmanship and premium materials.

8. Will you carry out a site survey before production?

  • Yes. Our engineer will conduct a thorough on-site survey to discuss requirements in detail.
  • Our office team will schedule a mutually convenient date. Meeting on-site ensures all final details are captured. It is recommended that you are there to meet our surveyor.

9. How do I progress with an order?

  • Receive a detailed quotation outlining all work.
  • Once happy, pay 50% deposit.
  • Arrange site survey at a convenient time.
  •  Any post survey adjustments to the quotation are made if necessary.
  •  Once agreed, your order goes into production.

10. Can you match paint colours for joinery products?

  • Yes – we can closely match your chosen colour, including dual colours for our custom front doors (different inside and outside).
  • We offer end-grain sealing, priming, and painting or staining services.
  • Colour ranges include RAL, Farrow & Ball, Colourtrend, The Little Greene paint company, Crown, Dulux, and Zoffany.
  • For wooden gates, we recommend a natural wood stain for best results.

11. What geographical areas do you cover and are your products guaranteed?

  • We provide a high-quality guaranteed product and service to our customers across Ireland to include customers in the counties of Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Laois, Wicklow, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford. See Our Guarantee for details

12. How long will my wooden gate last?